U.S. scooter sales have more than doubled since 2000, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council.

Eric Kling vice president of R.R. Kling and Sons, of Dover, Pa., which specializes in plumbing, heating and air conditioning, started using the scooters last summer, and in the first year, the company saved about $6,000 in fuel.

Kevin Cysyk of New Freedom, Pa. has always had a love of scooters. "I get a hundred miles to the gallon," he said. "I fill up for $3 and ride for two to three weeks. Insurance is less than $100 a year. And it's great fun. I'd always wanted one, but the economy of it definitely played a part in my actually buying one."

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